Windsor Spitfire Gabriel Vilardi Ranked #3 in NHL Mid-Season Ranking for 2017 NHL Draft
GABRIEL VILARDI
Windsor, OHL
6’3” , 201 lbs.
Center, Shoots: Right
Born Aug. 16, 1999 in Kingston, Ont.. Hometown: Kingston, Ont.
Mid-Season Ranking: #3 North American Skater
- Vilardi has produced at more than a point-per-game pace in 2016-17, recording 34 points (17-17—34) in 26 games for the Windsor Spitfires. His 17 goals are tied for second among Spitfires skaters and he ranks third on the team in points.
- With 17 goals through 26 contests in 2016-17, Vilardi has matched his total from his 62-game rookie campaign in 2015-16, when he registered 17-21—38 in the regular season and added 1-3—4 in the postseason (5 GP) to earn OHL Second All-Rookie Team honors.
- Vilardi was taken second overall by the Spitfires in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection after receiving the 2014-15 Hockey Eastern Ontario Player of the Year award for recording 18-21—39 in 21 games with the CIHA Voyageurs.
- Internationally, Vilardi helped Canada White win a gold medal at the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge (4-3—7 in 6 GP).
- His older brother, Francesco, collected 27-48—75 in 204 career OHL games with the Sudbury Wolves, Plymouth Whalers and Flint Firebirds from 2012-13 to 2015-16, and currently skates for Queen’s University (CIS) in their hometown of Kingston, Ont.
SCOUTING REPORT
“Vilardi is a high-end possession center with excellent hockey sense and puck-handling ability. He plays a very composed game with the puck using his vision and playmaking ability to influence the game in all three zones. Vilardi excels below the dots in the offensive zone where he utilizes his size and reach to control the play and generate scoring opportunities.” – Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr:
SEASON STATISTICS (Through Jan. 17, 2017)
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | SOG | GWG | FOW | FOA | PTS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 Regular Season | WSR | 26 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 85 | 3 | 63 | 123 | 1.31 |
| 2015-16 Regular Season | WSR | 62 | 17 | 21 | 38 | -7 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 112 | 1 | 264 | 573 | 0.61 |
| Totals | 88 | 34 | 38 | 72 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 197 | 4 | 327 | 696 | 0.82 |